Industrial Engineer Warehouse Automation

Maersk; Ciudad López Mateos; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food vouchers

Savings fund

Major medical insurance

Life insurance

30 days Christmas bonus

12 vacation days

50% vacation premium

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join the Automation and Operation Technology (AOT) team. You will design, validate, and integrate automation and OT solutions across Maersk’s warehouse network, translating operational needs into scalable concepts and plans.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead validation activities, and ensure successful deployment from concept to testing, contributing to performance, efficiency, and reliability improvements across logistics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, automation, OT, or related engineering environments.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1 or higher).
• Experience designing or supporting warehouse automation solutions such as sortation systems, PTL, AGVs/AMRs, AS/RS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Solution Designers, Operations, and stakeholders to understand automation opportunities.
• Develop, validate, and refine scopes of work for automation systems and OT devices.
• Create designs aligned with ISA-95 principles and infrastructure requirements.
• Prepare budget estimates and assess total cost of ownership for automation projects.
• Lead validation activities for tenders, review requirements, evaluate vendor proposals, and provide recommendations.
• Support design reviews, value stream mapping, testing strategies, and automation acceptance (FAT/UAT).
• Coordinate with vendors, system integrators, and internal teams for deployment and integration.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

WMS

WCS

WES

MES

SCADA

HMI

Job description

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company and member of the A.P. Moller Group. Connecting and simplifying trade to help our customers grow and thrive. With a dedicated team of over 80,000, operating in 130 countries, we go all the way to enable global trade for a growing world. From the farm to your refrigerator, or the factory to your wardrobe, A.P. Moller - Maersk is developing solutions that meet customer needs from one end of the supply chain to the other. To support this exciting endeavor, we are currently looking for an Industrial Engineer to join our Automation and Operation Technology platform.

About the role

As an Industrial Engineer within our Warehouse Automation & Operational Technology (AOT) team, you will support the design, validation, and integration of automation and operational technology solutions across Maersk’s global warehouse network. Working closely with Solution Designers, Operations, Business stakeholders, and technical teams, you will help translate operational requirements into scalable automation concepts, technical designs, and implementation plans that improve performance, efficiency, and reliability across our logistics operations.

What We offer

The opportunity to work on innovative warehouse automation and operational technology solutions with global impact. Exposure to cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, technology, business, and implementation teams. A dynamic environment where you can contribute throughout the automation project lifecycle, from concept design to deployment and testing.

Competitive benefits above statutory requirements, including food vouchers, savings fund, major medical insurance, life insurance, 30 days Christmas bonus, 12 vacation days, and a 50% vacation premium.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Solution Designers, Operations, and Business stakeholders to understand warehouse automation opportunities and operational requirements.
• Develop, validate, and refine technical scopes of work covering automation systems, OT devices, network infrastructure, computing resources, and system integrations.
• Create automation and operational technology concept designs aligned with ISA-95 principles and end-to-end infrastructure requirements.
• Prepare technology budget estimates and assess total technology cost of ownership (TCO) for automation projects.
• Lead engineering validation activities for automation tenders (RFPs), reviewing technical requirements, evaluating vendor proposals, and providing recommendations.
• Support detailed design reviews, value stream mapping, testing strategies, and automation acceptance activities including FAT, UAT, and integration testing.
• Coordinate with automation vendors, system integrators, and internal technology teams to ensure successful deployment and integration of warehouse technology solutions.

Who we are looking for

We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every qualification listed. We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and a willingness to learn.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience within logistics, warehousing, automation, operational technology, or related engineering environments.
• Advanced English proficiency (minimum C1 level), both written and spoken.
• Experience designing, implementing, or supporting warehouse automation solutions such as sortation systems, Pick-to-Light (PTL), AGVs, AMRs, AS/RS, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of warehouse operational processes and system architectures, including WMS, WCS, WES, MES, SCADA, and HMI environments.
• Understanding of network infrastructure concepts, including WAN, WLAN, and LAN, as well as OT devices used in warehouse operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across global cross-functional teams.

Salary and terms

Job Type: Full-time, fully onsite

Location: Mexico (preferred) | Panama | Santiago, Chile

Reporting Line: Senior Engineering Manager

Salary: Competitive compensation package (salary not disclosed in job advertisement)

Benefits: Food vouchers, savings fund, major medical insurance, life insurance, 30 days Christmas bonus, 12 vacation days, and 50% vacation premium.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process.

About Maersk

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information. All the way.